The Coup plus one: Where were you?

I wrote this story about what has changed in the Senate since the events of June 8, 2009 when the defection of two Democrats sparked a month-long stalemate in the chamber. Things are theoretically more open, but still arguably as dysfunctional.

It was a day I’ll never forget: I was with several other reporters in the LCA room when Senate Republican spokesman Scott Reif, with a look of intensity in his eyes, walked in and told us to come to the Senate floor “NOW.” He offered no details, and we were there in time to see Sens. Pedro Espada and Hiram Monserrate standing with Republicans before Democrats adjourned the session and cut the lights.

Below, we have video of those moments from WMHT’s Matt Ryan, who compiled clips from Kyle Hughes at nysnys.com. But where were you, and what were you thinking a year ago today?